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Sip and savor at these wine bars in Columbia
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Vino Sabor Wine Lounge & Bar is under construction, one block from the State House. | Photo by COLAtoday
Craving a quality glass of vino sans the $500 plane ticket to Napa? Us too.

Fortunately, Soda City is home to several wineries + wine bars where you can enjoy a fresh glass (and even take home a bottle). Check out these six local spots.

Lula Drake Wine Parlour, 1635 Main St. | This charming downtown restaurant + wine bar was a 2023 James Beard award finalist. We recommend splitting a bottle with friends over dinner or taking advantage of Lula Drake’s late-night hours for a post-supper nightcap.

Hampton Street Vineyard, 1207 Hampton St. | This premier destination for fine wine has been a Cola staple since 1995. Hampton offers an extensive beverage menu as well as an expertly crafted menu of French cuisine.

Eight bottles of wine at Moltó Vino Wine Bar in Columbia, SC.

Moltó Vino members get access to exclusive events and wine tastings.

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Photo by @moltovino.wineclub

Moltó Vino, 4605 Forest Dr., Ste. 6 | If you’ve ever dreamt of a place with 24/7 wine service, you were musing about Moltó Vino. The semi-private bar for members + their friends offers 32 self-service wine taps, golf simulators, and a retail wine selection. Join the membership waitlist.

Gervais & Vine, 620 Gervais St. | Head to this Mediterranean locale in Vista for its extensive wine list + fresh nightly specials. Pro tip: Make a reservation.

Vino Garage Wine and Beer, 2501 Main St. | Eager to wow your friends with specialty wine and beer that they can’t get anywhere elsewhere? Vino Garage is the place to go. The shop and bar have a rotating selection of 20 wines by the glass + any bottle on its shelves can be opened for a small corkage fee.

Travinia Italian Kitchen & Wine Bar, 101 Sparkleberry Crossing Rd. | Coined as “a slice of Italy in Columbia,” this eatery offers innovative takes on traditional Italian cuisine as well as various Italian wines. Bonus: Travinia also has a robust selection of martinis and other hand-crafted cocktails.
 
Events
Thursday, Oct. 12
  • Concert in the Gardens | Thursday, Oct. 12 | 5-7 p.m. | Hampton-Preston Mansion and Gardens, 1615 Blanding St., Columbia | $20 | Bring your own blanket or chairs, and pack a picnic if you’d like.
  • Meet the Designer: The Lady | Thursday, Oct. 12 | 5:30-7 p.m. | The Lady, 1310 Lady St., Columbia | $0 for Columbia Design League members, $10 for non-members | Get a behind-the-scenes tour of this mixed-use development and learn about the ideas + processes behind its design.
  • Yoga on the Patio | Thursday, Oct. 12 | 5:30-6:30 p.m. | Richland Library Wheatley, 931 Woodrow St., Columbia | Free | Bring a mat and attend this outdoor class.
Friday, Oct. 13
  • Picnics in the Park | Friday, Oct. 13 | 5:45-7 p.m. | Town Theatre, 1012 Sumter St., Columbia | $5 | Attend the kickoff of this concert series featuring performances by Rebecca Goodrich Seezen, Shannon Willis Scruggs, Billy Bishop, and Scott Vaughan.
Saturday, Oct. 14
  • Gamecocks Football vs. Florida Gators Football | Saturday, Oct. 14 | 3:30 p.m. | Williams-Brice Stadium, 1174 George Rogers Blvd., Columbia | $80-$135 | Cheer on USC as they take on this team from the Sunshine State.
  • Oktoberfest | Saturday, Oct. 14-Sunday, Oct. 15 | Times vary | Bierkeller, 600 Canalside, Columbia | Free | This biergarten has that Oktoberfest feel year-round, but the new German-inspired bar will host its first official festivities this year at the new Canalside location.
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News Notes
Arts
  • Mayor Rickenmann held a public ceremony yesterday to kick off Columbia Streams Art — a new art program in Cola. The project is funded by the city’s Hospitality Tax revenue fund + highlights the area’s rivers with 36 aquatic sculptures, which will eventually be auctioned off to fund more public art programs.
Announced
  • American comedian and actor Bert Kreischer is bringing his Tops Off World Tour to the Colonial Life Arena on April 11, 2024. Tickets go on sale at 10 a.m. on Friday, Oct. 13, or sign up for a pre-sale code to get early access.
Edu
  • South Carolina “showed overall improvement” in the recently released 2023 SC School Report Card results. Across the state, 22.5% of schools received the Excellent rating — an almost two percent increase from last year. Want to see how Richland County Schools ranked? Search for them here. (WLTX)
Eat
  • Soda City’s October Food Truck Fridays series kicks off this Friday, Oct. 13, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the parking lot of the REI at 2300 Bull St. Come by for eats from Come Back Food Truck and Luna’s Grill. Can’t make this one? See more dates.
Community
  • Devine Night Out returns on Thursday, Nov. 9 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. with pre-holiday shopping specials from 50+ local merchants, live music, and a children’s area with family-friendly activities and the chance to meet Santa. The event is free to attend.
Plan Ahead
  • Yacht Rock Revue will return to Cola for a Benefit Concert for Camp Cole at Township Auditorium on Friday, Dec. 15. The evening’s VIP event will begin at 5:30 p.m., general admission doors will open at 7:15 p.m., and the show will kick off at 8 p.m. Tickets start at $39.
Try This
  • Join The Hideout in WeCo for its Crochet and Coffee event on Sunday, Oct. 15 at 1 p.m. The community event is free to attend — just bring whatever crocheting or knitting project your currently working on.
Featured Apartment
  • Looking to live in luxury with some of Cola’s best boutiques, restaurants, and more right outside your door? Enter: 700 Woodrow, located in historic Shandon, one of Columbia’s most sought-after neighborhoods. Get a glimpse of the space.*
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The Wrap
 
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Kick off your weekend with Richland Library at its free after-hours event tomorrow, Oct. 13, from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. There will be live music, screen printing, a photo booth, craft activities, VR painting, food from Rambo’s Fat Cat Biscuits, and a cash bar by Transmission Arcade.
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